Today was the actual day, and it seemed entirely surreal to Jade as she stepped into the Academy’s Auditorium, for what would be her final time as a Cadet. Perhaps it was extremely optimistic, especially when one took into consideration that the young woman hadn’t even been administered her final examination, as of yet. That wasn’t preventing the Cadet from trying to see, and plan for, the best possible outcome.
There’s really only two ways this will end. I can either make myself look like the greatest fool in all of the universe, which would result in my washing out. Or I’ll give it my all and make this exam regret ever coming face-to-face with me. Get a posting to a prestigious ship like the Enterprise, but perhaps I should keep my expectations grounded in reality. I’m sure the list of hopefuls for that kind of assignment spans several lightyears.
Jade couldn’t help but wonder if the Academy had been equipped with its very own time dilation field, as the line she’d joined seemed to be at a standstill for what felt like hours. Which would be ridiculous after all. The Academy personnel just had to make sure all the I’s were dotted, and all the T’s crossed. It was pure bureaucracy at its dullest.
The only constant in the universe.
After what felt like an exuberant amount of time, Jade finally found herself at the front of the line. She’d lost track of the time, if she’d been honest, so it could’ve easily been mere minutes that she’d been patiently waiting. Besides, it wasn’t the most important thing to worry about at the moment. Brushing part of her hair, coincidently where the purple highlights began, over her ear, she addressed the Superintendent. It was now or never.
“Cadet Jade West, reporting as ordered.”
Even though he isn’t around anymore, I wish I could say my father would be proud of me going the Starfleet way. Unfortunately, I’d be willing to bet he’d be just as indifferent if he were standing here in the flesh.
== I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Federation Space Constitution and the Cadet Code of Conduct. ==
There’s really only two ways this will end. I can either make myself look like the greatest fool in all of the universe, which would result in my washing out. Or I’ll give it my all and make this exam regret ever coming face-to-face with me. Get a posting to a prestigious ship like the Enterprise, but perhaps I should keep my expectations grounded in reality. I’m sure the list of hopefuls for that kind of assignment spans several lightyears.
Jade couldn’t help but wonder if the Academy had been equipped with its very own time dilation field, as the line she’d joined seemed to be at a standstill for what felt like hours. Which would be ridiculous after all. The Academy personnel just had to make sure all the I’s were dotted, and all the T’s crossed. It was pure bureaucracy at its dullest.
The only constant in the universe.
After what felt like an exuberant amount of time, Jade finally found herself at the front of the line. She’d lost track of the time, if she’d been honest, so it could’ve easily been mere minutes that she’d been patiently waiting. Besides, it wasn’t the most important thing to worry about at the moment. Brushing part of her hair, coincidently where the purple highlights began, over her ear, she addressed the Superintendent. It was now or never.
“Cadet Jade West, reporting as ordered.”
Even though he isn’t around anymore, I wish I could say my father would be proud of me going the Starfleet way. Unfortunately, I’d be willing to bet he’d be just as indifferent if he were standing here in the flesh.
== I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Federation Space Constitution and the Cadet Code of Conduct. ==